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Hey everyone! It’s always an amazing day when the sun is shining and the giant pandas are LOVING their bamboo shoots! I was able to snap a picture of Xi Lun, who just exhibited the essence of “Isn’t it great being a giant panda?” We do work hard to elicit natural feeding behaviors for the … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, May 24"

When you think about wildlife trafficking, the first thing that probably pops into your head is elephant ivory or rhino horns. Maybe even tiger pelts and bones or exotic parrots and reptiles offered as unique and eye-catching pets. Overall, you most likely think of wildlife trafficking as something that happens “out there” in other towns, … Continue reading "Hit “share” for native songbirds"

Wieland Wildlife Home has a variety of animals whose species originate from all over the world. They all play an important role in educating guests about their role and importance in ecosystems. From an 8.5 kilogram (~20 pounds) red-tailed boa constrictor from Central and South America to a fluffy European rabbit, they each present a … Continue reading "Meet (and appreciate) our state reptile"

The Animal Care and Veterinary Teams at Zoo Atlanta are pleased to share that a significant veterinary procedure for 15-year-old giraffe Abu was successful. The teams continue to monitor the geriatric giraffe closely for any signs of complications. Zoo Atlanta announced on May 17 that Abu, who is the oldest member of the Zoo’s giraffe … Continue reading "A successful procedure for Abu"

The Animal Care and Veterinary Teams at Zoo Atlanta are pleased to share that a significant veterinary procedure for 15-year-old giraffe Abu was successful. The teams continue to monitor the geriatric giraffe closely for any signs of complications. Zoo Atlanta announced on May 17 that Abu, who is the oldest member of the Zoo’s giraffe … Continue reading "A successful procedure for Abu"

Hi everybody! Birds are such incredible animals and so many times they have us stopping in our tracks, trying to figure out what is going on. Whether it be a behavior they are presenting or just why some of them look the way that they do. They each differ in so many ways that it’s … Continue reading "Fake out!"

The Animal Care and Veterinary Teams at Zoo Atlanta will soon undertake a significant veterinary procedure for the well-being of the oldest member of the Zoo’s giraffe population: 15-year-old Abu. Abu, who is within the geriatric frame of the typical giraffe lifespan, experiences arthritis in his front left foot. In May 2020, Zoo Atlanta announced … Continue reading "Significant veterinary procedure for giraffe Abu"

The Animal Care and Veterinary Teams at Zoo Atlanta will soon undertake a significant veterinary procedure for the well-being of the oldest member of the Zoo’s giraffe population: 15-year-old Abu. Abu, who is within the geriatric frame of the typical giraffe lifespan, experiences arthritis in his front left foot. In May 2020, Zoo Atlanta announced … Continue reading "Significant veterinary procedure for giraffe Abu"

Homeschoolers, take a walk with a Zoo Atlanta Educator and get a personalized understanding of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors and how we care for them.

Take a walk with a Zoo Atlanta Educator and get a personalized understanding of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors and how we care for them.